NFL Players Fined for On-Field Hits

Ryan Clark: $40,000

Clark was fined for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Ravens' tight end Ed Dickson in Week 9. Although Clark was called for a penalty after the hit, he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin used the hit as an example of a good, clean hit during film review. Clark was also fined $15,000 for a hit on Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski a week earlier. At the time, Clark told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that he was thankful for the league's concern. "They're really setting high standards for fair play," said Clark of the NFL. "They're also setting high standards for keeping players healthy, safe. And that's something we as players wanted implemented." Clark's fine is the highest for a player this season. Here are the other fines for hits in 2011, starting with the most recent.

Ryan Clark: $40,000

Clark was fined for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Ravens' tight end Ed Dickson in Week 9. Although Clark was called for a penalty after the hit, he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin used the hit as an example of a good, clean hit during film review. Clark was also fined $15,000 for a hit on Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski a week earlier. At the time, Clark told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that he was thankful for the league's concern. "They're really setting high standards for fair play," said Clark of the NFL. "They're also setting high standards for keeping players healthy, safe. And that's something we as players wanted implemented." Clark's fine is the highest for a player this season. Here are the other fines for hits in 2011, starting with the most recent.

Nick Fairley: $15,000

D.J. Moore: $15,000

After an interception, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford threw Moore to the ground while Moore was blocking him in Week 10. Stafford was fined $7,500, but Moore was fined $15,000 for running head-first into Stafford in retaliation after the play was over.

D.J. Moore: $15,000

After an interception, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford threw Moore to the ground while Moore was blocking him in Week 10. Stafford was fined $7,500, but Moore was fined $15,000 for running head-first into Stafford in retaliation after the play was over.

Justin Smith: $15,000

Smith was fined for a hit against Colt McCoy in a 20-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. Smith reportedly struck the Browns quarterback in the "head and neck area," in the fourth quarter of their game. The infraction also drew a penalty at the time.

Justin Smith: $15,000

Smith was fined for a hit against Colt McCoy in a 20-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. Smith reportedly struck the Browns quarterback in the "head and neck area," in the fourth quarter of their game. The infraction also drew a penalty at the time.

Chris Kemoeatu: $25,000

Kemoeatu was reportedly fined $25,000 for a pair of fouls against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazzette. Kemoeatu told the paper that he was fined $15,000 for a late hit and $10,000 for a hands-to-the face penalty.

Chris Kemoeatu: $25,000

Kemoeatu was reportedly fined $25,000 for a pair of fouls against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazzette. Kemoeatu told the paper that he was fined $15,000 for a late hit and $10,000 for a hands-to-the face penalty.

Brian Robison: $20,000

Robison was flagged for a 15-yard penalty but not ejected from the game after he kicked Packers' guard T.J. Lang in the groin in Week 7. When determining a fine the NFL views punches and kicks in the same way.

Brian Robison: $20,000

Robison was flagged for a 15-yard penalty but not ejected from the game after he kicked Packers' guard T.J. Lang in the groin in Week 7. When determining a fine the NFL views punches and kicks in the same way.

Brandon Meriweather: $20,000

The Chicago safety was fined this season for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Panthers' wideout Steve Smith in Week 4. Last season he received a $40,000 fine for a helmet-to-helmet hit when he was with the Patriots.

Brandon Meriweather: $20,000

The Chicago safety was fined this season for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Panthers' wideout Steve Smith in Week 4. Last season he received a $40,000 fine for a helmet-to-helmet hit when he was with the Patriots.

Jason Babin: $15,000

Babin was fined for hitting 49ers quarterback Alex Smith in the neck area in Week 4. After finding out about the fine Babin tweeted, "Attn: Guy at the NFL that decides on who and how much players get fined Stop being a puppet, if you want to protect QB's, get better linemen."

Jason Babin: $15,000

Babin was fined for hitting 49ers quarterback Alex Smith in the neck area in Week 4. After finding out about the fine Babin tweeted, "Attn: Guy at the NFL that decides on who and how much players get fined Stop being a puppet, if you want to protect QB's, get better linemen."

Richard Seymour: $15,000

Seymour was fined for two infractions against the New England Patriots, his former team, in Week 4. The first was for unnecessarily driving Tom Brady to the ground and the second was a facemask penalty against BenJarvus Green-Ellis.

Richard Seymour: $15,000

Seymour was fined for two infractions against the New England Patriots, his former team, in Week 4. The first was for unnecessarily driving Tom Brady to the ground and the second was a facemask penalty against BenJarvus Green-Ellis.

James Farrior: $15,000

Farrior was fined for roughing the passer after his hit on Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Kerry Collins in the third quarter in Week 3. It appeared that Farrior's hit caused Collins' concussion, although the 17-year veteran did not leave game until the fourth quarter.

James Farrior: $15,000

Farrior was fined for roughing the passer after his hit on Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Kerry Collins in the third quarter in Week 3. It appeared that Farrior's hit caused Collins' concussion, although the 17-year veteran did not leave game until the fourth quarter.

Erik Walden: $15,000

The Packers' linebacker was involved in a sack of Bears' quarterback Jay Cutler, along with linebacker Clay Matthews in Week 3. Walden was fined because his hit was higher than Matthews' and near the quarterback's head.

Erik Walden: $15,000

The Packers' linebacker was involved in a sack of Bears' quarterback Jay Cutler, along with linebacker Clay Matthews in Week 3. Walden was fined because his hit was higher than Matthews' and near the quarterback's head.

Jason Jones: $15,000

Dunta Robinson: $25,000

Robinson's second helmet-to-helmet hit in as many contests against the Philadelphia Eagles has made it even more difficult for him to shake his reputation as a dirty player. Last season his illegal hit on DeSean Jackson cost him $25,000 and both players left the game with concussions. This season he was fined $25,000 (originally $40,000) for a hit on Jeremy Maclin in Week 2.

Dunta Robinson: $25,000

Robinson's second helmet-to-helmet hit in as many contests against the Philadelphia Eagles has made it even more difficult for him to shake his reputation as a dirty player. Last season his illegal hit on DeSean Jackson cost him $25,000 and both players left the game with concussions. This season he was fined $25,000 (originally $40,000) for a hit on Jeremy Maclin in Week 2.

Derrick Morgan: $7,500

Morgan was flagged for unnecessary roughness and later fined after hitting Joe Flacco after the Ravens quarterback had already fallen on a fumble and been touched by one of Morgan's teammates in Week 2.

Derrick Morgan: $7,500

Morgan was flagged for unnecessary roughness and later fined after hitting Joe Flacco after the Ravens quarterback had already fallen on a fumble and been touched by one of Morgan's teammates in Week 2.

Mike Lockley: $20,000

Lockley would not have had to pay the fine for an illegal preseason hit on Patriots receiver Taylor Price if he had been cut by Jacksonville, but instead the linebacker will pay the fine in weekly installments since he makes $5,700 a week as a member of the Jaguars' practice squad.

Mike Lockley: $20,000

Lockley would not have had to pay the fine for an illegal preseason hit on Patriots receiver Taylor Price if he had been cut by Jacksonville, but instead the linebacker will pay the fine in weekly installments since he makes $5,700 a week as a member of the Jaguars' practice squad.

Brandon Jacobs: $20,000 &lt;br&gt; Muhammad Wilkerson: $10,000

Jacobs was fined $30,000 last year and got hit for another $20,000 in the preseason when he got into a fight with Muhammad Wilkerson of the Jets. Wilkerson was fined a lesser amount for his part in the skirmish.

Brandon Jacobs: $20,000 &lt;br&gt; Muhammad Wilkerson: $10,000

Jacobs was fined $30,000 last year and got hit for another $20,000 in the preseason when he got into a fight with Muhammad Wilkerson of the Jets. Wilkerson was fined a lesser amount for his part in the skirmish.

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